AFI21-101_AFGSCSUP_ELLSWORTHAFBSUP — Aircraft And Equipment Maintenance Management

AFI21-101_AFGSCSUP_ELLSWORTHAFBSUP governs aircraft and equipment maintenance management and local maintenance requirements at Ellsworth AFB.

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  • Publication number: AFI21-101_AFGSCSUP_ELLSWORTHAFBSUP
  • Title: AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT
  • Date: 2022-11-08

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The publication establishes Ellsworth standard aircraft configurations, inspection durations, safe-for-maintenance training, and local ETAR processes. It also addresses explosive-loaded aircraft, weapons procedures, PED transit, CTKs, and maintenance call signs.

Applies to: This supplement applies to all organizations assigned or attached to the 28th Bomb Wing (28 BW).

Topics covered

  • standard aircraft configurations
  • safe-for-maintenance training
  • Engineer Technical Assistance Requests
  • explosive-loaded aircraft
  • supervisory post-load inspections
  • weapons Consolidated Tool Kits
  • Portable Electronic Device transit

Questions and answers

How long are standard turn time inspections and munitions-loaded turn times?

When developing the schedule, 4 hours will be allowed for standard Technical Order (TO) driven turn time inspections, and when munitions are loaded, the turn time will increase to 6 hours.

What training must aircraft maintenance personnel complete?

All Ellsworth Air Force Base (EAFB) assigned maintenance personnel that work on aircraft must be trained on all safe for maintenance requirements and procedures.

What form must be used for local ETARs?

All ETAR’s will be generated utilizing local form, 28th Maintenance Group (28 MXG) Form 107, Engineering Technical Assistance Request, and be routed in accordance with para 6.9.5.3.4.1.

When can personnel approach aircraft with explosive loads?

Prior to approaching aircraft, clearance must be obtained from the On Scene Commander (OSC), generally the Fire Chief.

Who may perform supervisory post-load inspections?

All Weapons Section Noncommissioned Officers in Charge (NCOIC), Shift Supervisors, Expeditors and qualified load crew chiefs may be qualified to perform SPI if required by the Wing Weapons Manager (WWM). (paragraph 2)

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